The production is set to open at a new theatre in Canary Wharf later this year.
It has been announced that The Hunger Games will make its World stage Premiere at the new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in October.
Adapted from Suzanne Collins’ first novel in the series by Conor McPherson, The Hunger Games will be directed by Matthew Dunster.
Based on the original “Hunger Games” story, this gripping tale of courage, defiance and unbreakable human spirit, follows the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen on her journey of self-discovery, as she emerges as a beacon of rebellion and hope.
The show has been in development for the last year, with the creative team also including: Miriam Buether (set designer), Moi Tran (costume designer), Charlotte Broom (choreographer), Lucy Carter (lighting designer), Ian Dickinson for Autograph (sound designer), Tal Rosner (video designer), Chris Fisher (illusions), Kev McCurdy (fight director), Suspended Illusions (performer flying), James Maloney (arranger, musical director and additional compositions), Amy Ball (casting director), James Robert Moore (associate director), Robyn Grant (creative assistant director), Luke Smith, (associate set designer) and Lloyd Thomas (production manager). Casting has yet to be announced.
Talking about the news, Conor McPherson said: “Our singular focus is to honour Suzanne Collins’ achievement with a faithful adaptation that’s as thrilling on stage as it is on the page. It’s been a great pleasure to watch the theatrical language of this show evolving through explosive workshops under Matthew Dunster’s inspired partnership with choreographer Charlotte Broom and their tireless team of young performers.”
This world premiere will happen at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a newly designed 1,200-seat venue. Tickets for the production will go on general sale on the 27th March.
For more information and to sign up for priority access to tickets visit: https://thehungergamesonstage.com/